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Deputy G-3, GS-0301-15 (38664)

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    WELCOME! 
     
    Please see the description below of an internal job opportunity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.
     
    This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP, except for Deployment Opportunities.

    It is not mandatory for hiring officials to use VIOP in order to fill a vacancy non-competitively within USACE. Utilization of VIOP is subject to compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and negotiated agreements.
     
    Please carefully review the information and click the "Apply" button below if you would like to apply and be considered for this position. 
     
    Additional USACE Career Opportunities can be explored at the USACE Job Board (<- click here). 
     
     
  • Job Posting Open Date:
    • 10/30/2026
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 11/09/2026
  • Announcement Type:
    • Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp / Not DHA)
  • Position Not To Exceed (NTE) Time:
    • 120
  • Position Type:
    • Temporary
  • Position Title:
    • Deputy G-3
  • Pay Plan:
    • GS
  • Occupational Series:
    • 0301
  • Grade:
    • 15
  • USACE Organization :
    • USACE Headquarters
  • HISTORICAL Locations (City, State):
    • District of Columbia, DC
  • Position Overview/Duties:
      • Works under the general supervision of the G-3, US Army Corps of Engineers; Interprets the guidance and intent of USACE senior leaders and weaves it into planning guidance and contingency doctrine.

      • Oversees the development and management of the G-3 operating budget and ensures the efficient management of the Office.

      • Provides supervision and leadership to subordinates both civilian and military.

      • Supervises the development of training programs of instruction for expeditionary and reach-back USACE capabilities intended to support military contingency operations and civil disaster response.

  • Other Conditions and Requirements:
    • This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

      WHO MAY APPLY: This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements, to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, repromotion to a grade previously held on a permanent basis, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

      Minimum Education Requirement: Bacheleor’s Degree

      Minimum Experience Requirement: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: One year of specialized experience which includes: Supervises subject matter experts in the following areas: force management, military plans and doctrine, training and exercise development and execution. Supervises the development of training programs of instruction for expeditionary and reach-back capabilities intended to support military contingency operations and civil disaster response.

      Other Requirements, Conditions of Employment and information:

      • How to Apply: Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (ES T)of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. Click the apply button, follow the prompts (fill out the required collect form, attach a resume following the resume format guidance).
      • All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
      • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
      • If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation).
      • FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
      • A supervisory probationary period may be required.
      • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
      • You must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET / SCI security clearance.
      • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
      • This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
      • This position may be eligible for situational telework.
      • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
      • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements:
    • GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor:
    • To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
  • Reasonable Accommodation:
    • Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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